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27 - 28 March 2025

IFAD at the 2025 N4G Paris Summit

The Nutrition for Growth (N4G) Summit is the flagship international conference on global nutrition.

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5 investments that will help nourish the world

Investing in small-scale agriculture and local food systems in low and middle-income countries is the best way to create nutritional security for all.

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Press release

26 March 2025

Investing in local food systems boosts nutrition and economic growth, advocates IFAD at Nutrition for Growth Summit

Investing in small-scale agriculture and local food systems is one of the most impactful ways of tackling malnutrition and food insecurity, bringing lasting benefits to national economies. This is the message Alvaro Lario, President of IFAD, will take to the Nutrition for Growth (N4G) Summit that will bring global leaders and the world’s nutrition experts together in Paris on 27-28 March 2025.

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Rural Voices

Forest bounty feeds the world

Meet some of the rural people that IFAD works with to celebrate and nurture the bounty of our forests.

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News

28 March 2023

After the earthquake in Türkiye, rural people need more support than ever

Extreme weather events, such as droughts, storms and floods, are putting pressure on the ecosystems that farmers depend on...

Opinions & Insights

Rural futures in focus: Chad

Many of Chad’s rural people face ongoing fragility and crises. We caught up with Rachel Senn, IFAD’s Country Director for Chad, to learn more about the way forward.

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Podcast

Weathering the future - Episode 80

In this episode, we dive into the science and innovation shaping our interaction with the weather.

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Podcast

Bridging the nutrition gap in Africa

In this episode, we embark on a culinary journey across West Africa and introduce IFAD’s newest Recipes for Change chef.

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Our Impact in Numbers

Countries in which IFAD operates

Loans and grants provided to date

US$ 24 B

People reached by ongoing IFAD-supported projects

78.6 M

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Climate and environment

The lives of small-scale farmers are being upended by climate change. They need support to adapt to climate change and to protect the planet’s precious resources

Rural women

Gender inequality is one of the biggest impediments to sustainable development. Without tackling its root causes, we cannot end global hunger and poverty

Remittances

The funds sent home by migrant workers are a lifeline for rural families, helping to build resilience and support sustainable development

Indigenous Peoples

With their traditional knowledge and deep connection to their environments, we work with Indigenous Peoples to build a more inclusive, sustainable future.

Transforming rural communities for almost 50 years

A better future starts in rural areas.

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Transforming rural communities for almost 50 years

A better future starts in rural areas.

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IFAD’s investments make a tangible difference in rural people’s lives

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